Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 381443 - made in 1887 French Ordnance The First Company Horse Guard

The First Company Horse Guard was created in 1788 as the Independent Volunteer Troop of Horse Guards in Hartford

History of the "Philadelphia Deringer"

A Saber with a history

The exterior is also somewhat rough

The poster reads:

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 381443 - made in 1887 French Ordnance The First Company Horse GuardOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, the weapon used by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, fitted with a correct pattern 1879 rear ladder sight. It also comes with its original Saddle